Samuel Bamba

Bamba began playing football with the youth academy of Rot Weiss Ahlen, and after four years there moved to the youth academy of Borussia Dortmund at the age of 9. In September 2021, he extended his youth contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2024. He worked his way up their youth categories, appearing for their U19s in March 2023. He made his professional debut with Borussia Dortmund II in a 1–0 3. Liga win over SpVgg Bayreuth on 20 May 2023. On 12 June 2024, Bamba signed a three-year contract with VfL Bochum. On 29 August 2025, Bamba joined Dutch Eerste Divisie club Willem II on loan. On 30 July 2026, Bamba moved to Marítimo in the Portuguese top tier.

Born in Germany, Bamba is of Congolese descent. He is a youth international for Germany, having played up to the Germany U20s.

As of match played 29 August 2025

Bamba is the son of the DR Congolese footballer Musemestre Bamba.